Multiple sources tell HBI that French nursing home operator Orpea is looking to sell up in Belgium, as it looks to sell off a chunk of its 1.2bn real estate portfolio. HBI also hears more speculation on the ongoing country-by-country review.
US-based healthcare real estate investment company Flagler Healthcare Investments is eyeing up opportunities in the big five European markets. Undeterred by high levels of regulation and hyper fragmentation, the German market is of particular interest.
San Donato, the largest Italian hospital group, continues to expand in the Middle East under the influence of Kamel Ghribi, the Tunisian entrepreneur who has deep links with the Rotelli family who own the business. But sources say moves to find a minority investor in San Donato have ended. President Paolo Rotelli said the group was taking a sabbatical from investing in 2023 after spending nearly €500m on new hospitals.
Italian dentistry patients are seeking cheaper treatment abroad – but HBI hears there is a big opportunity for Italian consolidators who can push prices down at home.
As French nursing home operator Orpea considers which countries it might exit, sources are speculating that Italy could be on its hitlist. If that happens, opportunities could open up for middle size players to make their mark. HBI speaks to two market experts to find out more.
Global asset manager AXA's investment arm, AXA IM Alts, has entered the Italian market with the forward-purchase of a six-asset portfolio from real estate management company Namira.
Last week, French nursing home operator Orpea initiated the start of the partial sale of its €1.2bn real estate portfolio, commencing with its Latvian presence - a singular retirement home in Riva. This low key sale marks the first small step in a major three-year plan to refocus its geographies. HBI speaks to a market expert to find out more.
HBI catches up with Stephane Pichon ahead of the Investing in Health Care Property panel at HBI 2023, to discuss the dramatic changes of the past year and how this has impacted health care real estate investment, and the long term outlook for the health care sector.
Dussmann, the big European facilities management company which also owns Kursana, the fifth largest German nursing home group, saw revenue grow 20% to €2.8 billion in 2022. The company claimed that this was “almost exclusively organic.” But the Care & Kids division which is mainly Kursana didn’t grow at all. Is it a Cinderella?
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